The EFF recommends Eraser for secure deletion of your files. Neither the “delete” key nor a reformat of your hard drive will remove the physical data – it needs to be overwritten. This is where Eraser comes in – it overwrites the data.

HOW TO GIVE ERASER ADMIN RIGHTS?

In Windows, users have reported permission errors when using Vista or Windows 7 – this is easily cured.

1. Install Eraser.

2. Start > all programs > Eraser

3. Right click on Erase > go to the LAST item called PROPERTIES

4. Compatabilty tab (third tab over)

5. At the bottom see “Privilege Level” > Tick the check box = Run this program as administrator > change setting for all users